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Finding Amelia: Part 4 | The Search for Amelia Earhart’s Missing Plane

In the final episode of “Finding Amelia,” we’re talking to Steve Schultz, Purdue University’s senior vice president and general counsel. As a field assistant on the searc

Finding Amelia: Part 3 | Uncovering Amelia Earhart’s Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia

In the third episode of “Finding Amelia,” we’re talking to Katey Watson, the France A. Córdova Archivist of Purdue Archives and Special Collections.   Katey manages Purd

Finding Amelia: Part 2 | Amelia Earhart’s Plane”

In the second episode of “Finding Amelia,” we’re talking to Chad Pittman, president and CEO of the Purdue Research Foundation. He shares the story behind Amelia Earhart’s

Finding Amelia: Part 1 | Who Was Amelia Earhart?

On what would’ve been Amelia Earhart’s 129th birthday — July 24, 2026 — the Purdue Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute announced a renewed joint e

Why Focus Feels Harder Today and How To Train Your Brain

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to two professors in the Daniels School of Business: Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in the Org

The Future of Sports Careers: From the NFL Fan Experience to Data Analytics

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Stephanie Pemberton (BA communication ’05), senior vice president of marketing for the Indianapolis Colts.   For ov

Is TikTok Lying to You About Protein? The Truth About Nutrition Trends

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Link (BS dietetics/health, fitness and nutrition ’11, MS health and kinesiology ’19), assistant athletics dir

Hall of Fame Quarterback Drew Brees on Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to record-setting quarterback Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01, HDR business ’26), who on Aug. 8 will be induct

America at 250: Mitch Daniels on Higher Education, Free Speech and Democracy

In this special episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mitch Daniels, interim president of Purdue University, in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.  Daniels

So You Want to Be a Content Creator? Why a College Degree Is Still Important

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lindsay Veremis Perrault, director of co-curricular engagement and lecturer for the Brian Lamb School of Communicati

How Speedway, Indiana, Became the Racing Capital of the World and the Home of the Indy 500

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Nick Sturgeon (MS cybersecurity and trusted systems ’15), Speedway Town Council member and former council president.

The Science Behind Modern Fashion: Engineering, Fabrics and Sustainability

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Bright (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’11), founder and principal consultant of Torus, an innovative texti

True Crime, Cold Cases and the ‘CSI’ Effect: A Forensic Science Deep Dive

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Krystal Hans, director of forensic science and assistant professor of forensic entomology at Purdue University.   A

Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis – home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We

In 49 Other States, It’s Just Basketball — Why Indiana Loves the Game

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist.   Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career r

Bracketology 101: How To Build a Winning Tournament Bracket

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jerry Palm (BS computer science ’85), a nationally recognized bracketology savant.  Jerry was previously the lead b

The State of Student Well-being: What Gen Z and Gen Alpha Need Now

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life.   Beth is a national thought leader on student mental health

Purdue Athletics Director Mike Bobinski on the Evolving World of College Sports

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University.  Mike has b

AI Expert Discusses Best Practices for Maintaining Your Authentic Voice

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Kasie Roberson, clinical associate professor in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Department

Holiday Party and Job Interview Etiquette: The Complete Playbook

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management facul